Clay, a material for the future
Clay, an age-old material, is now at the heart of contemporary architecture. Initially used for its practical qualities, it has become a symbol of durability and beauty. This return to its roots is embodied in companies like Rairies Montrieux, a pioneer in the transformation of clay into high-quality products. Clay, witness to a long history […]
The art of color: enamel expertise for a made-to-measure façade
Briqueterie Rairies Montrieux stands out for its exceptional expertise in the art of enameling, creating customized colors and finishes for terracotta. With a rich and diversified palette, the company meets the most demanding requirements of architects, offering tailor-made solutions thanks to a rigorous process of experimentation and adjustment of enamels and engobes. A wide range […]
The Athletes’ Village: tailor-made bricks for a unique project
In Saint-Ouen (Seine-Saint-Denis), the Athletes’ Village took shape thanks to an innovative collaboration between architect Anne Mie Depuydt and the Rairies Montrieux brickworks. This large-scale project illustrates the Anjou-based company’s ancestral know-how and ability to adapt. Bold architecture The Athletes’ Village, located in the north of the capital, was built on a vast 52-hectare complex. […]
Tan Tat project in Melbourne: terracotta, a link between heritage and innovation
In the heart of Melbourne, the Tan Tat project embodies the perfect harmony between architectural heritage and modernity. Designed by SJB for developer Kapitol Group, it comprises 55 rental apartments, ground-floor retail space and two-storey offices. Located on Elizabeth Street, in the business district, it retains the existing building’s heritage red-brick façade, while adding a […]
Terracotta enhances well-being at Galeries Lafayette
In 2022, Galeries Lafayette will inaugurate a new space dedicated to well-being: the Wellness Galerie. Situé au sous-sol de la Coupole parisienne, cet écrin de 3 000 m² propose une approche globale du bien-être, associant sport, beauté et soins. Pour créer un environnement apaisant et feutré, les architectes ont misé sur des matériaux écoresponsables et […]
Architectural trend: sculpting facades with new wafer shapes
Contemporary architecture is metamorphosing before our very eyes, revealing a new aesthetic universe where facades become sculpted works of art. From the dynamic volumes created by convex slabs to the elegant details of Profil Coste, architectural trends reveal a growing commitment to innovation, sustainability and harmony with the natural environment. Sculpting facades Today, many architects […]
Terres Brunes: architectural innovation meets local craftsmanship
The Terres Brunes residence in Saint-Malo, with its “Brut de Four” brick facades. The Terres Brunes residence in Saint-Malo embodies a new vision of modern urban development. This bold architectural project redesigns the city’s landscape by integrating a variety of housing units and offering residents loggias and vast planted terraces. At the heart of this […]
Trélazé’s “Doublure”: craftsmanship meets modern art
In the heart of the town of Trélazé, near Angers, the former Manufacture d’allumettes will undergo a complete overhaul in 2019, marked by the construction of housing and the installation of a supermarket. To preserve the working-class memory of this emblematic site, the association “Les Amis du patrimoine trélazéen” initiated the construction of the “Doublure” […]
Le Delta in Angers: terracotta craftsmanship at the heart of Podeliha’s new headquarters
Inaugurated on October 15, 2021, the Delta, Podeliha’s new headquarters, the leading social landlord in the Pays de la Loire region, has built a 6,400 m² building in the heart of Angers’ Cours Saint Laud business district. For this ambitious project, Rairies Montrieux worked for two and a half years with the architectural firm Rolland […]
